Best Time to Visit Avignon
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Best time: Jul, Jun, Aug, May.
Jul is warmest (30.8°C high); Oct is rainiest (122 mm).
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Avignon weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs | Daylight hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.3 | 1.9 | 66 | 2.6 | 9.1 |
| Feb | 12 | 2.9 | 52 | 4 | 10.2 |
| Mar | 15.5 | 5.5 | 53 | 6.1 | 11.6 |
| Apr | 18.6 | 8.1 | 67 | 8 | 13.2 |
| May | 23.1 | 12.1 | 66 | 9.6 | 14.6 |
| Jun | 27.6 | 15.8 | 47 | 11 | 15.3 |
| Jul | 30.8 | 18.1 | 28 | 11.4 | 15 |
| Aug | 30.2 | 17.7 | 49 | 9.7 | 13.8 |
| Sep | 25.7 | 14.4 | 80 | 7.3 | 12.3 |
| Oct | 20.1 | 10.6 | 122 | 4.6 | 10.7 |
| Nov | 14.1 | 5.8 | 66 | 2.9 | 9.4 |
| Dec | 10.8 | 2.7 | 63 | 2.2 | 8.7 |
Daylight ranges from 8.7 hours in Dec to 15.3 hours in Jun.
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulJunAugMay
Beaches: JulJunAugMay
Hiking: JunJulMayMar
Sightseeing: JulJunAugMay
Avignon quick facts
- Population
- 89,769
- Elevation
- 31 m
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French
- Plug / voltage
- C, E · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +33
- Nearest airport
- MRS · 65 km
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Oct): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Avignon?
Jul, Jun, Aug, May.
What is the rainiest month?
Oct, about 122 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 30.8°C.
Where to stay
See Avignon hotels · Book Avignon tours & activities
Getting there
Fly into Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 65 km from Avignon. Search flights · Trains & buses · Rent a car
Nearby destinations
Arles — 33 km, 32 min drive · Marseille — 86 km, 1.4 hr drive · Nice — 199 km, 3.2 hr drive · Lyon — 200 km, 3.3 hr drive
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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